Iain
@ianstand.bsky.social
What made Dick Cheney unique as a modern political leader was that he never sought or wanted the Presidency for himself — unlike HW Bush, Quayle, Gore, Biden or Harris. This allowed him to be a steadfast and loyal Vice President to George W Bush. Rare amongst those who taste power at the top.
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
What made Dick Cheney unique as a modern political leader was that he never sought or wanted the Presidency for himself — unlike HW Bush, Quayle, Gore, Biden or Harris. This allowed him to be a steadfast and loyal Vice President to George W Bush. Rare amongst those who taste power at the top.
Reposted by Iain
October 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Reposted by Iain
The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.
And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.
This is not about politics. It's about people.
Let’s break it down:
And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.
This is not about politics. It's about people.
Let’s break it down:
October 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.
And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.
This is not about politics. It's about people.
Let’s break it down:
And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.
This is not about politics. It's about people.
Let’s break it down:
A Republican President calling for tariffs.
Unheard of a decade ago.
Unheard of a decade ago.
January 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A Republican President calling for tariffs.
Unheard of a decade ago.
Unheard of a decade ago.
It’s good to see Graham Potter back in management. Still more to give the game.
West Ham’s handling of Julen Lopetegui was atrocious. No person deserves to be told to come in to work and prepare as normal as though you have secure employment but knowing your sacking is imminent.
West Ham’s handling of Julen Lopetegui was atrocious. No person deserves to be told to come in to work and prepare as normal as though you have secure employment but knowing your sacking is imminent.
January 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It’s good to see Graham Potter back in management. Still more to give the game.
West Ham’s handling of Julen Lopetegui was atrocious. No person deserves to be told to come in to work and prepare as normal as though you have secure employment but knowing your sacking is imminent.
West Ham’s handling of Julen Lopetegui was atrocious. No person deserves to be told to come in to work and prepare as normal as though you have secure employment but knowing your sacking is imminent.
Enzo Maresca was a visionary when he said Chelsea are not in title contention.
December 30, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Enzo Maresca was a visionary when he said Chelsea are not in title contention.
Robert Sanchez is the man of the match. Both teams could have won, but Chelsea misses the chance to go top and keep the pressure on Liverpool. Title race getting to them?
December 22, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Robert Sanchez is the man of the match. Both teams could have won, but Chelsea misses the chance to go top and keep the pressure on Liverpool. Title race getting to them?
With Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile out for an extended period, @chelseafcn.bsky.social needs to use the window transfer window to buy a centre-back who can sort the defence out.
December 20, 2024 at 1:49 PM
With Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile out for an extended period, @chelseafcn.bsky.social needs to use the window transfer window to buy a centre-back who can sort the defence out.
Because Matt Gaetz is no longer in the running to be Attorney-General.
A House ethics report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct against former Rep. Matt Gaetz will be released before the current session of Congress ends, according to a report on Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz Sexual Misconduct Probe Will Become Public—In Surprise Move, Report Says
The House Ethics Committee voted to approve the report’s release earlier this month, CNN reports.
www.forbes.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Because Matt Gaetz is no longer in the running to be Attorney-General.
The amount of debris thrown at Chelsea players taking corners show the true nature of Spurs supporters.
December 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM
The amount of debris thrown at Chelsea players taking corners show the true nature of Spurs supporters.
We have a master tactician in Enzo Maresca.
December 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
We have a master tactician in Enzo Maresca.
The Syrian uprising and the fall of the Assad regime began when a brave 14 year old named Mouawiya Syasneh dared to spray paint, on the wall of his school, the words “Next it’s your turn doctor!”.
Never underestimate the power that one small act of courage is able to achieve.
Never underestimate the power that one small act of courage is able to achieve.
December 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM
The Syrian uprising and the fall of the Assad regime began when a brave 14 year old named Mouawiya Syasneh dared to spray paint, on the wall of his school, the words “Next it’s your turn doctor!”.
Never underestimate the power that one small act of courage is able to achieve.
Never underestimate the power that one small act of courage is able to achieve.
The Syrian rebels never gave up the fight — even when many dismissed their chances years ago.
Their victory is to their eternal credit. Assad’s removal should be celebrated by all.
In building a new Syria, the rebels must avoid the mistakes of past revolutions in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.
Their victory is to their eternal credit. Assad’s removal should be celebrated by all.
In building a new Syria, the rebels must avoid the mistakes of past revolutions in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.
December 8, 2024 at 7:56 AM
The Syrian rebels never gave up the fight — even when many dismissed their chances years ago.
Their victory is to their eternal credit. Assad’s removal should be celebrated by all.
In building a new Syria, the rebels must avoid the mistakes of past revolutions in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.
Their victory is to their eternal credit. Assad’s removal should be celebrated by all.
In building a new Syria, the rebels must avoid the mistakes of past revolutions in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.
That’s the red card that Anthony Taylor should have given to Christian Romero for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair two seasons ago.
December 4, 2024 at 8:12 PM
That’s the red card that Anthony Taylor should have given to Christian Romero for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair two seasons ago.
The coup in South Korea demands a swift and firm response of condemnation from the US, UK and Australia. This is the time for the West to defend democracy.
Breaking political deadlock does not need the suspension of political activities and the implementation of martial law.
Breaking political deadlock does not need the suspension of political activities and the implementation of martial law.
December 3, 2024 at 3:26 PM
The coup in South Korea demands a swift and firm response of condemnation from the US, UK and Australia. This is the time for the West to defend democracy.
Breaking political deadlock does not need the suspension of political activities and the implementation of martial law.
Breaking political deadlock does not need the suspension of political activities and the implementation of martial law.
Initial news out of South Korea is deeply concerning, especially the reference to “anti-state elements”. Is a coup underway? Dangerous time for democracy.
December 3, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Initial news out of South Korea is deeply concerning, especially the reference to “anti-state elements”. Is a coup underway? Dangerous time for democracy.
I like Joe Biden and I respect Joe Biden.
But his pardon of his son, Hunter, reeks of nepotism of the same vein that dominated the Trump Administration. This is a decision that we should expect from Donald Trump, not from Joe Biden.
This will be his political epitaph.
But his pardon of his son, Hunter, reeks of nepotism of the same vein that dominated the Trump Administration. This is a decision that we should expect from Donald Trump, not from Joe Biden.
This will be his political epitaph.
December 2, 2024 at 12:52 AM
I like Joe Biden and I respect Joe Biden.
But his pardon of his son, Hunter, reeks of nepotism of the same vein that dominated the Trump Administration. This is a decision that we should expect from Donald Trump, not from Joe Biden.
This will be his political epitaph.
But his pardon of his son, Hunter, reeks of nepotism of the same vein that dominated the Trump Administration. This is a decision that we should expect from Donald Trump, not from Joe Biden.
This will be his political epitaph.
Reposted by Iain